>>>> "Tony" == Tony Duell <ard
at p850ug1.demon.co.uk> writes:
> I'm just reading the "Lindsay's
technical books" catalog and the
> book "Simple Large Format Camera Construction" by E A Hover looks
> like nice book to have around. See
www.lindsaybks.com for more
> details.
Tony> I will take a look. I'd like to make a camera one day, even
Tony> though I've got plenty of commercial ones around (much as I
Tony> like making computers, even though I've got plenty of those
Tony> too).
If you're into classic stuff, Lindsay Books is an amazing resource.
They specialize in reprinting unusual/rare/obscure/strange books about
or related to technology, books old enough that the copyright has
lapsed. That, and some new stuff of interest to the same audience.
For example, you might find a big reference/training book about
building steam locomotives, written back in the days when a book like
that was necessary training materials for the new hands at the
locomotive factory. Or a reprint of the 1942 edition of the South
Bend Lathe Company "how to run a lathe" handbook. Or (example of new
stuff) a book about how to make your own lathe starting with scrap
aluminum, a few bags of charcoal, and some sand.
paul